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Boston: Loring, Publisher, 1870. Although Horatio Alger (1832-1899) attempted adult fiction, he was more comfortable with "Boy's Books. "The Luggage Boy" is the fifth volume in Alger's "Ragged Dick" Series, which began in 1867 and was his first real success. Alger eventually published something like 100 novels, generally following the same format. This is a Very Good copy of the First Edition. Green cloth binding with extensive blindstamping; title on spine is gilt, along with an image of Dick himself at the foot. Clean text; 290 pages. Frontis illustration opposite a list of his "Successful Juvenile Works," some still in preparation; this indicates to Quercus that this is probably a Later Printing. Rubbed at the margins (most at head and foot of spine), somewhat cocked. Two period name stamps on the front endpapers. A sound copy, but not for the advanced collector. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. First Edition.. Hard Cover. Very…
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Ben the Luggage Boy; Or, Among the Wharves
by Alger, Horatio Jr.
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The Beresford Prize
by Meade, L.T. [Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith]
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London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1890. The prolific L.T. Meade wrote some 280 books, covering several genres. She is listed in Hubin [289] for the many mysteriesshe wrote. This, however, is one of her "girls stories." This is a Near Fine copy of the Fisrt English Edition. Very scarce. Orange cloth binding; titling in gilt on the spine and front cover. Line drawing in black of two women on the front cover. Clean text; 356 pages. Frontis illustration and six others within by M. Ellen Edwards. Some light rubbing at the margins; else a Fine copy.. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by M. Ellen Edwards. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Campmates. A Story of the Plains
by Munroe, Kirk
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New York & London: Harper & Bros, 1899. This is the tenth novel written by (Charles) Kirk Munroe (1850-1930), a newspaper reporter, editor, and conservationist. Originally published in 1891; this is a Fine copy of a Later Printing, from 1899. Part of "Harper's Young People Series." Green cloth decorative binding; titles in gilt, with fancy filligre decorations on the spine and front cover. Clean text; 333 pages, with two pages of publisher's adverts in the rear. No dusjacket. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. First Edition.. Decorative Cloth. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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A Child's Garden of Verses
by Stevenson, Robert Louis
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New York/London: Charles Scribner's Sons/John Lane, 1898. First published by Lonmans in 1885, here is one of Stevenson's most enduingly popular works. This is a Near Fine copy of a Later Printing of the First Illustrated Edition (1896). Dark green decorative cloth binding, heavily decorted and titled in gilt. Delightfully illustrated with numerous drawings by Charles Robinson. Clean text; xiv, 137 pages, with two more pages with drawings; top edge is gilt. . Later Printing. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by Charles Robinson. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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A Child's History of England [2 Volumes]
by Dickens, Charles
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New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1853. Starting in 1851, the history was originally serialized in "Household Words" in 45 chapters, then reduced to 37 for hardcover publication. A scarce title in the American issue. Two volumes, bound in red cloth with decorative stamping on both covers; titling in gilt on the spine. This is the First American Edition, in a mixed state. Volume One is xi, 288 pages; dated 1853 with Harper's addreess on Pearl Street. Volume Two is viii, 307 pages; dated 1854, with Harper's address on Beekman Street. Quercus presumes that Volume Two is the second issue. Very Good condition. Clean texts; with some occasional spotting, but bright and clear. Covers are bumped to a slight fray. Head and foot of the spines are rubbed. The spine of Volume Two is somewhat faded; The gilt remains bright. Solid copies.. First American Edition.. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Comrades of the Saddle. Or The Young Rough Riders of the Plains
by Webster, Frank V.
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New York: Cupples & Leon Company, 1910. One of Webster's "Books for Boys," which today would be "For Young Adults." Whatever. This is a Very Good copy of the First Edition (presumed; cf. McBride). Tan cloth binding, with titling and illustration of a boy on a horse in brown and black on front cover. The spine features a western saddle. Clean text; 206 pages, with a two-page publisher's catalog in the rear. Gift inscription (1924) on FFEP. Bumped corners, and a crease to fore-edge of front cover. Lacking the dustjacket, but still evocative.. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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The Crofton Boys; A Tale
by Martineau, Harriet
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New York & Philadelphia: D. Appleton & George S. Appleton, 1843. Harriet Martineau (1802-1876) is often considered "the first modern sociologist;" with typical Victorian energy she also wrote on history, political economy, and children's literature. This title was first published in England in 1841; the First American Edition was by Appleton in 1842. Here is a Very Good (Plus) copy of the version issued by Appleton as "Tales for the People and Their Children" (on the half-title). A sweet little Victorian book, and not common. Blue-green decorative cloth binding. Heavily blind-stamped on the front cover with a floral design and the title; fancy gilt filligre and title on the spine. Clean text; 177 pages, plus two pages in the rear advertising the various "Tales" in the series. Mild bumping to the corners; typical rubbing to the head and foot of the spine; nonetheless, a Very Good (Plus) copy. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. First…
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The Cruise of the Comet. The Story of a Privateer of 1812, sailing from Baltimore, as set down By Stephen Burton
by Otis, James (Editor)
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Boston: Estes and Lauriat, 1898. James Otis Kaler (1848-1912) was an amazingly prolific author of children's literature, with some two hundred titles writen under the name "James Otis" and several pseudonyms. He had several series; this title is part of "The Privateers of 1812 Series." Interestingly, Otis insists he is merely the "Editor" and includes a Note to that effect. This is a Very Good (Plus) copy of the First Edition; this title is surprisingly scarce, considering his output. Yellow cloth decorative binding, with the cover illustrating a sailing ship of the time surrounded by coiling rope. Clean text; 173 pages. Illustrated by A.B. Shute. Previous-owner signature on the FFEP. Mild bumps and some soiling to the covers. A very solid copy, and lacking any juvenalia. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Decorative Cloth. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. Illus. by A,B. Shute.
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Dashenka, or the Life of a Puppy. Written Drawn Photographed and Endured By Karel Capek
by Capek, Karel
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London: George Allen & Unwin LTD, 1933. The story of a beloved wire-haired terrier by the famous Czech author of "War with the Newts" Ostensibly a children's book, it remains popular today but early editions are quite scarce. Illustrated with drawings and photos, a collaboration with Capek's brother Joseph. Dashenka appeared on a stamp issued by the Czech Republic in 2010. This is a Very Good (Minus) copy of the Second Impression, published the same month as the first printing. Illustrated paper-covered boards, rather worn; in an archival plastic protector. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Second Printing.. Hard Cover. Very Good Minus/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Dashenka or The Life of a Puppy
by Capek, Karel
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New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1933. The story of a beloved wire-haired terrier by the famous Czech author of "War with the Newts" Ostensibly a children's book, it is far beyond that, remains popular today, and is still in print. The early editions are scarce. Illustrated with drawings and photos, probably a collaboration with Capek's brother Joseph. Dashenka appeared on a stamp issued by the Czech Republic in 2010. This is a Very Good copy of the First American Edition (printed in England from the same plates). Translation from the Czech is by M. & R. Weatherall. Rust-colored cloth binding with lettering and designs in silver on the spine and front cover. Clean text; 95 pages. Small bookseller label on the FFEP. Spine has faded; slightly splayed; bubbling along the bottom of the front cover, probably from exposure to moisture. Lacking the dustjacket; in an archival plastic protector. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. First American Edition.. Hard Cover. Very…
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The Diary of a Goose Girl
by Wiggin, Kate Douglas
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Boston & New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1902. Popular children's author Wiggin (1856-1923) is most famous for her novel "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm." This is a Very Good Plus to Near Fine copy of the First Edition. Charming decorative tan cloth binding, featuring the Goose Girl and sixteen of her charges in black, white, and orange. Illustrated throughout by Claude A. Shepperson. Clean text, free of any marginalia; 117 pages; one-page advert opposite the half-title. Previous-owner signature on the FFEP; some spotting on the endpapers, light soiling. Lacking the dustjacket. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Firtst Edition.. Decorative Cloth. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. Illus. by Claude A. Shepperson.
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Fairy Tales. With One Extra to Make Weight
by Capek, Karel
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New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1933. The Capek brothers were leading lights in early 20th-century modernism; Karel wrote speculative fiction that is always on lists of the top titles. Joseph was murdered in the camps; Karel beat the Nazis by dying before they could get him. Here is one of their joint projects, a Very Good (Plus) to Near Fine copy of the First American Edition, which is less common than the English version. Translation from the original Czech by M. and R. Weatherall. Tan cloth binding, with green illustrated front cover, green titles on the spine. Clean text; 288 pages. Lacking the dustjacket, with a slightly darkened spine. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. First American Edition.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by Joseph Capek. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Feats on the Fjord
by Martineau, Harriet
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New York: The Macmillan Company, 1928. An unusual work by Martineau, known for her work as an historian and sociologist, this is a Young Adult tale set in Norway. This is a Near Fine copy of a particularly lovely edition (First Edition Thus) that is not common. Illustrated by Boris Artzybasheff. Decorative blue cloth binding, stamped in dark blue and gilt. Clean text; 301 pages. small bookseller label on the rear paste-down. Lightly bumped; and with a small spot on the lower part of the spine.. First Thus. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by Boris Artzybasheff. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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The Ferryman's Boy
by Temple, Crona
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London, Edinburgh, and New York: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1890. Crona Temple (pseudonym of Clara Lavinia Cornfield, 1846-1916) was a prolific author of children's books. This is a Very Good copy of one of her few books that were not published by a religious house (this the only one seen by Quercus]. An uncommon to scarce title. Blue decorative cloth binding with titling in black and gilt; the titling on the spine is gilt, with a figure in black. Clean text; 115 pages, with an eight-page catalog in the rear. Frontis illustration, with six others within. Mild bumps and light rubbing and soil; the spine has darkened but the gilt remains bright. The rear cover has a bit of bubbling. A solid copy of this outlier.. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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The Forge in the Forest. With Pictures By Boris Artzybasheff
by Colum, Padraic
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New York: The Macmillan Co., 1925. After immigration to America, Irish poet Padraic Colum ( ) issued several books of fairy tales and classics intended for young people; he often collaborated with the great illustrators of the day, such as Boris Artzybasheff. This is a Very Good (Plus) copy of the First Edition. Black cloth binding, decorated in green and gilt. Clean text; 148 pages. Gorgeous decorated endpapers. A solid copy, with some rubbing at the margins and fading on the spine. Buy it for your child and enjoy it yourself.. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Very Good (Plus)/No Jacket. Illus. by Boris Artzybasheff. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Frank on a Gun-Boat
by Castlemon, Harry
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Cincinnati: R.W. Carroll & Co., Publishers, 1869. Second in the "The Gun-Boat Series." First published in 1864 by Porter & Coates; this is a Very Good (Minus) copy of a Later Printing from a different publisher. This particular title less common than others in the series. Purple cloth binding, blindstamped with rules and decorative device on the front cover. Titling and deorations in gilt on the spine. Clean text; 256 pages; very bright and clear, with no foxing. The spine has faded to a warm light brown. Rubbed at the margins, with corners and spine ends to a fray; decided lean.. Later Printing. Half-Leather. Very Good (Minus)/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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George at the Wheel: Or, Life in the Pilot-House
by Castlemon, Harry
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Philadelphia: Henry T. Coates & Co., 1881. "Harry Castlemon" [Charles Austin Fosdick, 1842-1915] was a prolific author of juvenile and "boy's books" in the post-Civil War period. He said "Boys don't like fine literature. What they want is adventure..." (Wikipedia). This is part of his "Roughing It Series," a Very Good (Plus) copy of the First Edition. An uncommon title. Orange decorative cloth binding. Camping scene, with tent and kettle, in black and silver on the front cover. The sp[ine is titled in black and silver, with decorations of oak leaves and crossed rifles. Clean text; vii, then continues 8-370 pages, with a ten-page catalog in the rear. Frontis engraving. There is a one-page listing of "Famous Castlemon Books" in the front, indicating that this is the second in the series. Mild bumping; rubbing to the silver fillings. An evocative book that presents very well. . First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Very Good (Plus)/No Jacket. 12mo…
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Great-A Little-A and Bouncing B in Moon Goose Land
by Anonymous (Alfred Henry Forrester)
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New York: Hurst & Company, 1914. Originally published by Jacobs in 1908; this is a Very Good Plus copy of a reprint edition. Beautiful, delightful color illustrations throughout. Unpaginated (21 pages). Very light wear and soil for a children's book; lightly rubbed and bumped. There is no author designated, but Quercus suggests a possible association with the children's author Alfred Crowquill, a pseudonym for Alfred Henry Forrester (1804-1872), whose children's rhymes were published by Thomas Nelson in the 1870s. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Reprint.. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/No Jacket.
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History of Ireland in Words of One Syllable
by Sadlier, Agnes
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New York: A.L. Burt Company, Publishers, 1898. Agnes Sadlier (b. 1860) wrote several popular histories such as this one. She wrote from a Roman Catholic perspective (and her work was praised by "The Catholic Times"). Originally published in 1884. This is a Very Good (Minus) copy of a the First American Edition. Part of Burt's series of "One Syllable" histories for children (although these books were also used by immigrants). It is "Copiously illustrated." Green cloth decorative binding; the front cover has a blindstamped illustration of a prisoner (presumably Irish!) chained in the dock. Filled with red, black, and brown. Clean text; 203 pages; "copiously illustrated.". Light soil; colors still bright. Previous-owner name penned to FFEP. Quercus awards a minus grade because it has cracked at the FFEP and the rear gutter is starting. Although not truly a binding copy, Quercus advises some minor reinforcement to preserve the volume. . First American Edition..…
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History of Ireland in Words of One Syllable
by Sadlier, Agnes
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New York: A.L. Burt Company, Publishers, 1898. Agnes Sadlier (b. 1860) was active as a German translator; she also wrote several popular histories such as this one. She wrote from a Roman Catholic perspective (and her work was praised by "The Catholic Times"). Originally published in 1884. This is a Very Good copy of the First American Edition, part of Burt's series of "One Syllable" histories for children (although these books were also used by immigrants to improve their English). Green cloth decorative binding; the front cover has a blindstamped illustration of a prisoner (presumably Irish!) chained in the dock. Filled with red, black, and brown. Clean text; 203 pages; "copiously illustrated." Light soil; the colors still bright. Previous-owner name is stamped on the FFEP. . First American Edition.. Decorative Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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